Audi SQ5 vs Porsche Macan (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,345
- SQ5: 2 mpg better, 101 hp more.
- Macan: $1,345 cheaper.
- SQ5 wins 6 of 10 measures.
| Measure | SQ5 | Macan | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,695 | $65,350 | Macan |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 261 hp | SQ5 |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | SQ5 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | SQ5 |
| Cargo, max | 57.1 cu ft | 53.1 cu ft | SQ5 |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.4 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft | SQ5 |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 40.6 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 185.7 in | 185.0 in to 188.2 in | N/A |
| Width | 74.8 in | 75.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,431 lb to 4,663 lb | 4,149 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 4,400 lb | 4,409 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 6.7 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6 s tested | 6.0 s tested | SQ5 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| SQ5 TFSI Premium AWD $65,400 | Macan AWD $65,400 | $0 |
| Macan AWD $65,400 | SQ5 TFSI Premium AWD $65,400 | $0 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | SQ5 | Macan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,695 | $65,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $76,712 | $76,321 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: SQ5 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Macan | 2% |
| MPG | SQ5 | 9% |
| Power | SQ5 | 28% |
| Space | SQ5 | 7% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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